catapult

ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt

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#1·6h ago

A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.

Origin: From , from , from , from downwards, into, against + to poise or sway a missile before it is thrown.. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·6h ago

A mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.

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#3·6h ago

(UK) A slingshot.

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